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FuGaKyu
Categories: Restaurants Sushi Bars Restaurants Japanese Sushi Bars, Japanese [Edit]
1280 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
Neighborhood: Coolidge Corner
(617) 734-1268
- Nearest Transit:
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Coolidge Corner - Outbound (Green Line)
Coolidge Corner - Inbound (Green Line)
Harvard St @ Beacon St (66)
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 11:30 am - 1:30 am
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Valet
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Romantic, Classy, Trendy, Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
673 reviews for FuGaKyu
Review Highlights
"Private rooms are really awesome, too."
(in 48 reviews)
"Their spicy seafood salad is amazing as well."
(in 14 reviews)
"The location is right in Coolidge Corner; tip."
(in 29 reviews)
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673 reviews in English
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Review from Jonathan Y.
Stoneham, MA
2/9/2012
Simply amazing sushi from this establishment. I love eating here and ordering take out. There simply isn't anything better than their rolls and the decor inside is very nice.
This is a perfect little date spot or place to go with some business associates. If I could afford to eat here daily I would. -
Review from Ricky R.
Burlington, MA
Oh shut the @&$! Up! You Boston sushi Yelpers really make me sick. Fugakyu makes an awesome Spicy Tuna Roll, really really????? Thanks for the 411 you broke ass, i just saved some money so i can take my date to a decent sushi joint in boston losers.
OVERratyu! No hater just keeping it one hunit.
The atmosphere is out dated as sh!t. Their koi fish are cool though...
Scorpion bowl for two is 26 bucks and it didnt get me even a little wavy.
Sushi was fresh but presentation was just so average and boring. It didnt suck but it just wasnt great like the reviews say.. I need more to my sushi than what fugakyu was offering. I wont come back but im glad i went to crack down on these overly excited yelper reviews. They musta got the Happy Ending Maki with some of the woodies they had writing these fake ass reviews.
Rozay Overrated Approval stamp here...
Tip... Go to Osaka for bomb ass sushi.
Check my Rozay pics from that night at fugakyu... -
Review from David T.
Norwood, MA
1/18/2012
Stop
Collaborate and listen
Sushi is a most wonderful invention.
In all seriousness FuGaKyu is an awesome place to get sushi. My fiancee and I frequent this place, and most of the time we have a hankering for sushi this is where we usually end up. After eating here I'm afraid to take a drug test because this stuff is like crack. It makes me itch all over and feel good for hours. Also it's addictive. I'm kidding about the itching but they have great food.
Some of the maki I recommend and why:
Spicy Tuna - Inside it has chopped tuna, tempura crumb and spicy mayo, and outside it has scallion. This is pretty standard when I order sushi. It's delicious, not super spicy just a slight tingle, so don't be afraid of it (it loves you).
BJ Maki - Inside it has delicious shrimp tempura & cream cheese. and outside it's stacked with tuna, salmon, lump crab meat, spicy mayo and torched, then topped with unagi sauce. This is once of their specials and it is amazing, I mean who doesn't like a good BJ once in awhile? Sorry couldn't resist, I know I do.
Louisiana Maki - Inside it's deep fried crawfish, avocado and cajun mayo, outside there's scallion. Being from the south I can't resist this piece of work, it is yummy, or to be cliche "finger lickin' good."
Spider Maki - Inside it's soft shell crab tempura, cucumber, avocado and spicy mayo, and outside tobikko (flying fish roe), scallion and eel sauce. This is awesome, the big chunks of soft shell crab at the ends of these massive rolls are so tasty, and have a nice little crunch to them.
Also for desert their mochi is delicious. Can't got wrong with the green tea mochi. If you have room after eating all that sushi, of course.
Other than the food, FuGaKyu also has a really cool atmosphere. The bottom floor of the restaurant has rooms made of movable screens for your party to sit in. These rooms are great especially since they have a three part sliding door to give you some privacy - great for going completely nuts on sushi like my fiancee and I do. They also have great service, and the presentation of their food is very professional and beautiful.
Stop reading, you're hungry, eat sushi. -
Review from Ashley S.
Norwood, MA
Updated - 1/18/2012
THIS PLACE IS STILL AWESOME!!! This place got me addicted to sushi. Thanks, FuGaKyu! My diet is now 25% raw fish and rice now.
My fiance and I have gone here plenty of times since the first time a while back, it's a little spendy for our budget, but we make it work when we can.
Some of my favorites:
BJ Maki - One of their specials, it's so amazing. I've never had an actual BJ (sorry, had to go there) and unfortunately for the guys, it doesn't come with one; but you won't be disappointed. It is the most yummy thing on earth.
Can never go wrong with spicy yellowtail (well, in some restaurants you can go VERY, VERY wrong.) But FuGaKyu knows spicy yellowtail. It knows it well. Mmmm *drool*
Crazy Maki - meeee guuuustaaaaa.
And they do a very good rainbow roll (although I don't get to experience that deliciousness anymore because my fiance was put off by the "slabs of raw fish." Man up, David! Lol.)
And for dessert, green tea mochi. Sooooo yummy.
As for the atmosphere, it's lovely! I love the booths with the sliding doors, they're really cute and also gives me privacy so I can chow down like the chopstick inept sushi eating pig I can be. LOL!
The service is great, and the presentation of the dishes are beautiful. The only thing I would change about this place is making it closer to home (I'm a small town girl who really doesn't like driving in the city.) And making it cheap enough for me to afford to eat there ALWAYS. (Dream on, I know.)1 Previous Review: Show all »
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10/26/2011
I never once thought sushi would be my favorite food. All the sushi places I've been to in the past… Read more »
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Review from Joyce D.
Philadelphia, PA
2/3/2012
convenient location, beautiful deco, great food (one of the best sushi place in town!!!), good service! What else you expect? :)
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Review from Robo t.
Rough and Ready, CA
1/3/2012
WHAAAAT?!? How have I not reviewed Fugakyu on yelp already?! I've been coming here for years and I've done it all. I've sat downstairs at a table with chairs, I've sat downstairs in a private room on the floor, I've sat downstairs in the little lounge, I've sat upstairs at a table, upstairs in a private room and upstairs in the secret carpeted VIP room with table cloths. The square footage is crazy! It's like a maze!
I've been sober, I've been drunk, I've had cooked food, I've had sashimi, I've had sushi.... I don't know anything about sushi ...except that I'll only eat it when I'm drunk. It's nothing to do with Fugakyu specifically, it's how i am with sushi in general. On more then one occasion we've had one of those big ass sushi boats as a group and I'll venture aboard only when I'm out of cooked food....and a few drinks in. Lets talk about cooked food... Gyoza, aspara gyu maki, veg tempura, kushiyaki, teriyaki dinners, katsu, agedashi tofu, duck tataki, beef tataki ALL GOOD.
Negatives? Entrees themselves are pricey for what you end up with. The desserts too. However taking into consideration the whole picture - service, apps, sushi quality (so I'm told), selection, atmosphere, being open til 1AM (even on monday/tuesday!) etc... It's a solid five stars. -
Review from Tom M.
Cambridge, MA
1/3/2012
I've eaten here (and gotten takeout) probably two dozen times over the past 5 years.
I agree with some other reviewers that while prices have risen it seems that portion size has decreased. It hasn't been a big decrease in portion size, but it's still there.
I have never had a bad meal or experience here - the 4 stars is purely due to getting smaller pieces of fish now.
My favorites are:
- Shiitake Mushroom Soup: A healthy amount of mushroom and well balanced, delicious flavor
- Rainbow Maki: The fish is clean and delicious and the presentation is very good
- Dragon Maki: Very flavorful
They also have some non-sushi entrees such as chicken teryaki (there are at least several more options) if you want to go here but don't have a dining companion who also enjoys sushi.
I end up getting take out most of the time because I live 10 minutes away - standard wait time seems to be about 30 minutes, seldom shorter, and sometimes longer. -
Review from Marie-frances R.
ALLSTON, MA
1/1/2012
I've visited Fugakyu many times over the years and each time my experiences have gotten increasingly worse.
My first visit was in a party room, which was really fun and unique! It was so long ago, I don't remember the food. But, most recently I was placed in a small room with 4 other couples, I felt like I was on top of them and the sushi just wasn't worth what we paid for it.
I would advise going down the street to Osaka for a better sushi experience. It's different - more of a modern, hibachi setting - but the food and the service are far superior or try Douzo in the Copley area.
I won't be returning to Fugakyu anytime soon. -
Review from Jen F.
Boston, MA
Updated - 1/5/2012
I would just like to take a moment and reiterate the excellence of this place! I have been going to Fugakyu for over 10 years and it never, and I mean NEVER disappoints.
Aside from the fact that we now know the staff and feel at home coming here, this place has not been outdone by any other sushi restaurant in the area. I love variety in sushi and often go to other places. However, each and every time when I go back to Fugakyu I realize how incredibly consistent and excellent they are. I have never had a bad meal or a bad piece of fish here.
The sushi rolls are always top notch and well made, never sloppy. The fish is always fresh, and the nigiri/sashimi are fantastic. The service is phenomenal.
There is a reason for why Fugakyu is so popular and has been around for so long--they do it right. One may visit other sushi places, but one will always be back to Fugakyu. And that's a fact :) -
Review from S S.
New York, NY
1/9/2012
This is one of the better sushi joints in Boston? I suppose I should have known better than to trust Yelp (I actually don't trust Yelp at all when it comes to positive reviews) , as most of the reviewers focus on disgusting maki- spicy this, spicy that....yuck! (Even if you like that spicy crap this still isn't the place for you BTW)
Well, first and foremost, the rice was not seasoned properly at all, it was simply ATROCIOUS. I think they use Uncle Ben's or something similar.
Can't write a review about a sushi joint without discussing the fish now can I? The hamachi was stunningly horrible, among other very piss-poor selections. I can't believe they charge good money for this sh*t.
Bostonites are really clueless about sushi. Hard to believe with all the brain-power in this town.
If you have eaten good sushi (Yasuda in NYC, Mori in LA, even Katsu in Chicago, a billion places in Tokyo ) you won't like it here. In fact, you'll hate it.
Truly awful. AVOID. -
Review from Tharathorn R.
Cambridge, MA
12/26/2011
I have been craving for really good sushi/sashimi for days prior. Coming here, my wish is finally fulfilled :).
My boyfriend and I wanted to focus on fish dishes, so we ordered sake aburi, sashimi, and hamachi don to share. Our fish dishes were delicious. They were highlighted with really fresh fish slices. I only had a little bit of the sushi rice and I thought it was great - mildly seasoned and not distracting from or overpowering the fishes. The plating was tasteful. For our hamachi-don, the red/pink hamachi slices were arranged into a rose-shaped bundle on a white background of vinegar rice.
We actually arrived at the restaurant later than my reservation time so our spot was taken. Nonetheless, we were seated within 10 minutes after we arrived and we got to order immediately.
Overall, we have a wonderful experience at FuGaKyu and our sushi/sashimi craving was pleasantly satisfied. There are many interesting and exotic dishes on the menu that we are looking forward to coming back to try. -
Review from A F.
Boston, MA
11/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
Soda water charged at 2.50
If you don't get the lunch menu, then you will definitely be overpaying for this place. -
Review from Sarah P.
Boston, MA
12/30/2011
My #1 sushi pick in the greater Boston area... even if I still can't figure out how to pronounce it.
The quality of the fish here is very good; it always tastes fresh and has a nice presentation to boot. My favorite is the FuGaKyu Maki which has sweet potato, tuna, and unagi (eel.) It's a nice change of pace from your traditional Spicy Tuna (don't worry, this place also does the basics well.) The Alaskan Maki with salmon and avocado is also very good. They seem to put a bit of unique perspective on your average, everyday sushi. It's not inexpensive, but the rolls are good hearty slices of quality ingredients. They also have some nice wine options for an evening out.
The one caveat I would make, and I think this applies to all sushi, is that it always tastes better when you eat in. Taking it to go just isn't ever quite as good. -
Review from Blue K.
Arlington, MA
1/20/2012
Always excellent - hotate kaiyaki app is delicious!!
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Review from ester k.
Cambridge, MA
1/22/2012
My general impression was FuGaKyu is a sloppy place. Wait service, presentation, ambiance, and food. Sushi is edible, but not worth a second visit.
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Review from Jenn W.
Nashua, NH
12/11/2011
This is the best sushi I've ever had. You pay for quality here, and get it in both the food and the service.
Last night my husband and started off with the seaweed salad (delicious) and the Kumamoto oyster appetizer (lovely presentation and beautifully creamy/buttery oysters). We tried the live scallop sashimi, which was fantastic...also loved the yellowtail sushi, crunchy maki, and fugakyu maki. We ordered a few other things as well and I would order every single thing we tried again.
Staff are friendly and helpful, frequently checking in to see if you want anything else. We had a fantastic experience and will definitely return. -
Review from Lucia M.
Las Vegas, NV
10/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
Very nice place.. we waited much longer than our reservation implied, but they did make a good faith gesture in providing us a complimentary special roll. Definitely worth checking out!
The private booths are great! -
Review from Mariano A.
Burlingame, CA
12/3/2011
I've had sushi at 5 different places in Boston, but after trying Fugakyu I've had no reason to venture out to try a new sushi restaurant. Worth the 15-20 min T-ride from Beacon Hill. Exceptional sushi, sashimi is fresh and the rolls are great! Rolls you can't miss: Ho Ho tuna roll , the sweet potato rolls (I know, so American...), these are some of our favs. Can't go wrong with their sashimi too.
Prices are comparable to other higher end sushi restaurants.
5 stars for food quality alone, and I would give it an additional star for being open late (1 am or so). Can't tell you how many times Fugakyu has come through at midnight or later. Also, the service has been friendly and efficient.
Have a sushi boat area, has 2 floors of table top dining, and has a small bar with TV too. Most importantly, if you are looking for high quality food then go to Fugakyu. -
Review from Mike M.
Boston, MA
1/11/2012
Great sushi and a very cool atmosphere. The Japanese sliding panel walls (shoji) create many rooms within the larger room, giving the restaurant a really unique look and feel. There are two floors and a lot of seating. The service was pretty good. A hot towel at the beginning of the meal was a nice touch.
Prices were on the high side but reasonable given the quality. Definitely would recommend this place and I will be back. -
Review from Amanda G.
Somerville, MA
Updated - 1/3/2012
Another slam dunk experience at the Fu -- this time for New Year's Eve. We got the 'penthouse suite' aka function room where you have to remove your shoes to enter. Our waitress was AWESOME (sorry for not memorizing your name) and was attentive, fun and in the spirit of the holiday. I love you guys, please, never change!
Listed in: Dinner Winners
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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3/23/2011
I've been going here wayyyy too much lately (as in, every Friday for three weeks in a row) but hey,… Read more »
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Review from Jeffrey Y.
Boston, MA
1/13/2012
Awesome decor, great food and ambiance. Their bento boxes are huge! But this place can be a bit pricey. Their location in Coolidge Corner is really convenient. They have conveyor belt sushi!!! --- although I haven't tried it yet.
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Review from Michael H.
Boston, MA
1/6/2012
As far as fresh sushi goes this place is one of the best around. Based on the quality the price is reasonable. If you are the type of person (like me) that enjoys their privacy while eating I would recommend making a reservation for one of their private booths. They have a large amount of tables with booths that are closed in with a sliding shade which is very nice. I have also been to the location in Sudbury which is also on the level. If you like Sushi and you live in around Boston this should a staple location for a consistently good dinner.
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Review from Nancy Z.
8/29/2011 ROTD 11/7/2011
Fugakyu is so aesthetically pleasing. Not only do you feel like you're walking through a tranquil Japanese garden, but the seafood salad served in martini glasses adds on to the fun and playful atmosphere.
You will never be bored by the menu because it is so extensive. By the time you finish analyzing the sushi section, I probably finished reading a whole newspaper. The variety is vast where flavors range from mango cream cheese to jalapeno. Sometimes Fugakyu's creative concoctions are delicious, but most of the time, they are just different flavors that have no harmony. Although the sushi may be underwhelming at times, the size of the rolls are massive. After they finish making it, I'm sure growth hormones are injected right before they serve it to you.
Overall, Fugakyu is a great place to impress someone with fun dining. There are seating areas with sliding doors that create a more intimate feel, as well as a private dining area that's lavished in blue velvet.
Other than special occasions, I would only come here for lunch specials due to the hefty price tags attached to their average sushi rolls. Lunch specials consist of appetizers, katsus, sushi rolls, noodles, and rice dishes. You will pay half the price during lunch compared to dinner. This is great for first-time visitors and just smart people in general. -
Review from Andrea B.
8/28/2011 ROTD 2/9/2012
I. Love. Fugakyu. I haven't been to a ton of sushi restaurants, but I still feel like I can say this one is and probably always will be my favorite. Their maki is the best I've ever had, ever ever ever. I can't emphasize that enough. I've been here two times with a friend, once by myself for lunch, and one time with my mom most recently.
The Shrimp Tempura, Ebi Mango, and BJ maki are probably my top three favorites, but I don't recall anything that I've tried that wasn't good. The latter two of those are expensive, but I'd gladly pay the price many times over if I lived nearby and could eat here more often.
Fugakyu is probably the nicest sushi place I've been to in terms of atmosphere and decor too. I've never been seated at one of the little private booths, but they look really neat. The upstairs area is quite a bit different than the rest of the place. It's a bit more...romantic, I guess? Ha. I like the lighting though. But I could be eating their sushi in a box on the street and be perfectly happy. It's just that good.
Oh, and don't forget to save room for the red bean ice cream for dessert!Listed in: My Boston Favorites, In The Mood For Sushi?, Top of the 'Line
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Review from David C.
8/29/2011
Anyone who knows me knows I have a love-hate relationship with Fugakyu.
Love:
If you're in the mood for maki, there is no better place to go than Fugakyu. I consider myself a connoisseur of spicy tuna, and their's is peerless. You can double your pleasure with the hoho tuna maki, an eight piece shrimp tempura maki covered in spicy tuna, tobikko, and jalapeno pepper, and die happy. I also highly recommend the Louisiana maki, a roll comprised of fried crawfish, avocado, and cajun mayo. An odd flavor combination to be sure, but one I enjoy immensely. If you're an eel fan as I am, look no further than Fugakyu's dragon roll, a hearty combination of eel, avocado, and sweet potato tempura, topped off with a sweet and savory eel sauce. Other dishes to try include the organic flight, sashimi taco trio, spicy seafood salad, and nasu dengaku.
Hate:
As I've mentioned in previous reviews, I used to work at Fugakyu. I don't wish to condemn the restaurant by getting into the issues I had with some of the managers, so I'll leave it at that. Leaving my prejudices at the door, I'll be the first to tell you that Fugakyu has the best Japanese food around.Listed in: The Real "Best of Boston", Sushi Time!
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Review from Laura F.
Boston, MA
10/18/2011
I've now been to FuGakYu three times. I've never been disappointed.
First, I'll be honest. It's not cheap. I've easily spent more $100 there on a meal for two. But, if you avoid the specials (which tend to be delicious), it's not as bad. Most recently, I went last weekend. They quoted us a wait time of 15-20 minutes for the sushi bar (not bad for a Saturday night), and we were seated about 3 minutes later. Sitting at the sushi bar also gave me a glimpse of the private rooms. They have long tables where everyone sits on the floors, with cubbies outside for shoes. it looked nice.
Anyway, the eel is delicious. The various rolls with sweet potato are also very good. I've always been very happy with the tuna tataki appetizer. This time, I decided to try the beef carpaccio, which was also very well done. The rolls are large and filling, and it's not just the same standard rolls you find on every sushi menu.
Parking is kind of a pain, but parking is kind of a pain everywhere in Brookline, as is driving in general. But, overall, FuGaKyu is a good choice. -
Review from Liz P.
Shirley, MA
10/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
Fugakyu, why must you be so far away from me? I love your sushi and your atmosphere and even your kaiten sushi at the bar. Your service is equally great. If only...
Trips to Fugakyu are few and far between, as I live so far away. But when I do get the chance, it's an event. The anticipation of a delicious sushi meal as I make the long drive to Brookline... I love their creative variety of maki, and it's always so hard to choose!
During a recent visit with a friend, she (being a frequent Fugakyu patron) insisted I try the Seafood Kaiyaki. I usually stick with sushi and rarely try the various appetizers, so I was excited to branch out. It was incredibly delicious! Hot out of the oven, covered in melted cheese, a delicious array of seafood baked in a large shell. As I bopped along to some J-Pop music playing in the background, we also enjoyed edamame, Dragon maki, Rainbow maki, Crunchy maki, and some very excellent chu-toro. I wanted to try the Louisiana maki, but we were so stuffed that I'll have to wait until next time...
Fugakyu lives up to its reputation as one of the best sushi places in Boston (maybe the best??). Yes it's pricey, but it's worth it. It's high quality dining. And for me, a rare and wonderful indulgence. -
Review from Tom I.
Astoria, NY
9/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
Had biz lunch here, it was nice surprise to find the private rooms! That's very authentic Japanese and don't see often in NY anymore (prime real-estate, I suppose)
Food was awesome, sushi was fresh and toro tasted toro supposed to. Not mention the cut was generous.
Agedashi tofu was tad too gummy for my taste, too much breading.
Overall this was great Japanese / sushi joint. Wish price was cheaper. -
Review from Ken M.
9/20/2011
Delicious bento boxes. Excellently fresh sushi fish. The miso soup could have been a bit warmer. The food was so good we almost didn't notice that the food came out over a very long period of time (some people were finishing before others started). But we did have a group of 22 that they accommodated on short notice.
The prices were maybe a bit high for lunch, but the food was quality. -
Review from LuluandDaquan B.
Boston, MA
10/9/2011
I know DQ will try to dispute me for this rating but I just don't feel the love for FuGaKyu
First off, over the top with the decor finished with sliding door rooms. I like where they're going with it but the furnishings looked kinda old and lackluster. I find it to be kitschy and trying too hard.
The food was fine, I think the udon noodles and sushi were pretty standard. I don't think it was amazing and I wouldn't say its the best sushi I've ever had. Overall, I will try to come back to give it another shot... but for now it's lackluster in my book. -
Review from Halorin T.
Brookline, MA
11/14/2011
A catepillar role filled with cucumber and mayo? That's just wrong. This place is WAY overpriced and you can't even order from the sushi bar. If you sit at the sushi bar you still have to order from a waitress. Ignore the good reviews and take it from the west coast sushi afficionado who has been eating sushi for 25 years. This place sucks!
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Review from Cheryl C.
North Chelmsford, MA
10/22/2011
Been to FuGaKyu twice now and had similar experiences.
The tempura is very nice - light, crispy, and full of flavor. Favorite sushi roll thus far is the Hoho Tuna Maki.
This place is definitely best at serving food at the correct temperatures. Tempura is piping hot and the fish on/in the makimono rolls is always cold. -
Review from Huong N.
Saugus, MA
12/14/2011
Spicy tuna maki was really good. I got the katsu salmon which I've never tried before. It was ok, just like any other fried food. I didn't like the sweet and sour sauce that the katsu came with. It tasted like ketchup and teriyaki sauce mixed together. I asked the waitress if I could have a substitute sauce preferably teriyaki sauce and she said it would be an additional charge of $1.00. The restaurant was way overpriced already so I didn't want to get ripped off even more.
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Review from dr p.
Boston, MA
10/17/2011
I have lived in Brighton for just over a year and had my first FuGaKyu experience this past Saturday. I dont know why I waited so long.
The environment was relaxing and calm. The decor was kind of fancy and kind of "typical sushi joint". We were seated immediately, so i didn't have much of a chance to look around the front desk.
Once we were seated, I ordered a drink. I got a ginger martini and my friend got a margarita. I think she regretted her choice. I was pleased with mine. I know better than to order a margarita at a sushi place. Silly friend.
We moved on to food and each got 2 rolls. I got one spicy tuna and one spicy crunchy snow crab something. My crab roll was lacking something. A sauce? It needed more personality to be memorable. My friend got a Mango something roll and it was pretty tasty. I think were all satisfied with our choices.
6 rolls + one appetizer + 2 drinks = $90.00
I have no problem paying good money for good food. I thought that their prices were not matched by the food. I guess you are paying for the whole package. Package, haha. Or you have a kickass friend who treats you to sushi. Thanks A.S. -
Review from Yelpie G.
Boston, MA
8/15/2011
Fugakyu is a great convenient spot right on Beacon Street in Brookline for those last minute, "Oh crap, I don't know where to take this client/friend/SO/family member for a quick, delish, lunch or dinner. "
Their service is good, atmosphere is a bit funky with these separate rooms that you literally climb into. They should definitely upgrade on the decor - it's getting a bit tired. The menu features a great selection of Sushi, Sashimi and I love the Gyoza. Lots to choose from. Prices are a bit high but it's Sushi and it's Brookline, so...
Note to management: Thank you for having Espresso available for those of us who needed to entertain perky family members way too early on a Saturday afternoon after having been out equally late the evening before.
Overall, 3.5 stars but I'll give them the full four because they tried. -
Review from Amy R.
Waltham, MA
9/23/2011
Hands down, the best sushi in Boston.
Never do I get so excited to go out to eat as I do when someone suggests Fugakyu. Everything I've ever had has been cooked / rolled to perfection and the service is superb. I've only really had appetizers and maki rolls here, but they never let me down.
Appetizer highlights:
Miso Yaki (grilled Chilean sea bass with a miso sauce) - INCREDIBLE. It's made perfectly, not too heavy on the sauce, and the fish seriously will melt in your mouth.
Haru Maki - basically, they're miniature spring rolls. Never too greasy, just the right size, and served with a spicy orange dipping sauce (can't remember exactly what it's called but it's yummy)
Edamame - it's your standard edamame, but it's never over or under cooked here.
Gyoza - get it steamed... very delicious... served with a teryiaki/balsamic dipping sauce.
Maki highlights (for me, at least):
Pine-tato (sweet potato w/ pineapple)
Sake maki (salmon)
Tekyu maki (tuna w/ cucumber)
Spicy sake and tekyu makis
Oyster tempura maki
Dragon maki (sweet potato w/ eel, cucumber and eel sauce)
I kinda wanna go there now... mmm.... -
Review from Leigh D.
BOSTON CLG, MA
11/1/2011
So the food is always good but... (the regulars know what i'm about to say...) Unfortunately the people at Fugakyu seem to think that blatant preferential treatment is ok. Whenever I walk in and ask for a booth it's reserved but when you call to reserve it they tell you they don't take booth reservations. WTF? How do you get a booth? If you call their general number they'll tell you they won't take reservations within the hour but if you call a special number they'll take your reservation AND give you a booth. When I asked about it they all looked around nervously, laughed and walked away. Sorry fugak, you're food's delish but your service is insulting and honestly off-putting.
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Review from Wang Treecy E.
Dracut, MA
8/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
I love places that are a little more upscale than the usual. This is now my favorite sushi place (for now). I've been here years ago, but forgot how good it was. Came here for our sisters night out.
For my drink I ordered a pina colado with alcohol, (if you like pina coladaaaas, and getting caught in the rain, lalalla). They gave me a virgin, and when I told them, they fixed it right away and apologize = good service.
For the sushis, we ordered:
-spicy seafood salad (love)
-spicy salmon roll (yumm),
-scallop roll (yuck) -- very fishy
-and crazy maki roll (yum) -- they are really good at making tempura!
On the side, we ordered tempura which we could pick two seafoods out of 3, we chose scallop & shrimp, two veggies pumpkin & idaho. I am not usually a fan of fried food because of all the grease but this place makes it soo good!
Therefore, I am coming here more often! You know how when you become a usual at a restaurant, it gets worse and worse? Let's hope this place is not one! -
Review from Captain P.
San Francisco, CA
7/12/2011
Very rarely am I disappointed with the quality of the Sushi here. I would say this restaurant would beat any Japanese restaurant in the Bay Area easily. This is why every chance I get, I come to it.
I ordered Miso Shiru,and the following two pieces of Nigiri, Saba, Ika,Ebi
Tai, Suzuki, Hirame, Sake, Tobikko,Binnaga, Ikura,Smoked Salmon
Anago, Unagi, Tako, Mentaiko, Hamachi, Maguro ,Otategai, Toro, Chu-Toro,Uni, Spice Tuna Maki
This was all very good. We did not have reservations, however, we were fortunate to have no wait, and brought to the top floor, (3). Service was a bit spotty, the man must have been new and was nervous, however, when the food is this good, I can fogive some of the errors.
Total bill was about a $150 -
Review from Jeni N.
Boston, MA
7/25/2011 2 photos
Fugakyu is our standard "go-to" sushi spot for when friends are in town, or we feel like a fancier dinner out (as opposed to ordering Kayuga delivery... which is a god -send I might add).
Went there late last night for a light supper and a couple nice, crisp Asahis.
The miso glazed Chilean Sea Bass is melt in your mouth amazingly delicious. Fresh, flaky, light sea bass that is complimented by the semi sweet miso glaze, and they've upped the portion recently as well! So delicious, a must try.
The beef tataki is elegantly presented, and very very fresh and tender. You really can't go wrong with almost raw meat though, in my book at least.
The ohitashi was served on a bed of some delicious peanutty sauce. A twist on the generally simple sesame oil, but very pleasant, and left a nice taste in the mouth.
We tried the halibut in blue ponzu sauce special they had, and were not disappointed! The sauce tasted like a sweet sauce with a fiery bite, and the fish was fresh and literally dissolved the second it touched the tongue. Yum!
The una coco maki roll was the perfect amount of salty and sweet, with the cream cheese leaving a nice, creamy after taste. It could have used a touch more tempura flake though, I wished it were just a bit more crunchy to add some texture to all that richness.
The sashimi was well proportioned and perfectly cut. The toro melted to nothing in our mouths and the sake was like butter.
Fugakyu will not lead you astray! TAKE YOUR WOMAN THERE AND FEED HER, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.
